At the end of last year, I posted an article referring to the number of news headlines that carry "warnings."Tonight I take a look at another word that tends to be overused in headlines - "Sparks."
Here are just a few recent examples:
Faria sparks race row This is London
Lollipop crisis sparks safety fears Bolton Evening News, Lancashire
Prison rape study sparks controversy Daily Breeze, California
Attendance Zone Proposal Sparks Concerns Tyler Morning Telegraph, Texas
Rachel Coristin sparks Youngstown Christian The Vindicator, Ohio
Raid on Livedoor sparks 2.8% selloff in Japanese stocks Business Report
KL sparks confusion over Thai refugees' fate Asia News Network
Sh100m grant sparks tug-of-war East African Standard
U.S. rejection of request for custody of Marines charged with rape sparks protests Tucson Citizen, Arizona
Radio host sparks immigrant fervor Arizona Republic
2nd palace crash sparks safety fears The Scotsman
Statewide Burn Ban Sparks Confusion KSAT.com, Texas
Diocese hopes TV show sparks interest Washington Times
Mutaa marriage revival sparks debate in Iraq Dawn
Military flyover sparks Martin Luther King Day protest Star-Telegram, Texas
Perhaps tomorrow I will see a headline, "Blogger sparks hunt for new word to use in headlines".
Wherever you may be - be a bright spark and be safe!
Tonight's photo: another look at life in my suburb
